About this episode

The episode discusses Mayor Eileen Higgins' proposed mega bond project for public safety in Miami and its implications for taxpayers.

Mayor Eileen Higgins’ proposed mega bond project, a public safety slush fund that will likely cost taxpayers more than a billion dollars over time, is heading to your ballot in November after a series of fits and starts. We dive into what it means for a city that still has $180 million of principal left on its last bond project. Also, Grahams down, the Fishback kids are fucked, a Kalshi episode preview, and more!

Topics covered

• public safety
• mega bond project
• taxpayer cost
• local government
• city budget

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kalshi

Places: Miami

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